Columbus
About This Chapter
America’s Future – Columbus discovers and develops the next generation of conservative and libertarian leaders in business, think tanks, politics, media, and academia.
Upcoming Events
Past Events
AF-Columbus Holiday Happy Hour
Join AF-Columbus as we celebrate the holiday season at Buckeye Bourbon House! We'll provide the festive mood, drinks, and appetizers while giving you a chance to help those less fortunate...
AF-Columbus: Dinner and Dialogue: Election Laws, Necessary or Nuclear?
Whether citing effects of the COVID pandemic, the 2020 election, or social justice issues, activists and politicians across the country are calling for election law reforms--but are reforms necessary or...
AF-Columbus Axe Throwing
This is your chance to hang out with liberty-minded young professionals and jumpstart your Halloween weekend festivities! A limited number of tickets are available; get your ticket before spots run...
Chapter Leader
Esther Bardo
Esther Bardo is the Manager of Foundation Relations at The Buckeye Institute. Bardo holds a Master’s degree in Information Science from Kent State University. She is also a graduate of Malone University, where she earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in Political Science and Psychology, participated in the Canadian Parliamentary Internship program, and was awarded the Outstanding Political Science graduate. She writes, "I appreciate AF's mission to not only advance liberty, free enterprise and personal responsibility, but their commitment to advancing the careers and professional development of America's future leaders. Through local chapter events, mentorships, and fellowships, young professionals are given opportunities to bolster career skills and connect with leaders in the movement. Building skilled liberty leaders throughout the country via local chapters creates the necessary momentum to further the freedom movement.”